As Bayer Leverkusen lost the Europa League final to Atalanta, captain Jonathan Tah expressed his confidence in his team’s ability to recover from the disappointment. Despite their 3-0 victory in Dublin, which ended Leverkusen’s season-long unbeaten streak of 51 games and dashed their hopes of securing a treble, Tah acknowledged the importance of moving forward. He emphasized the need for the team to learn from the defeat and channel their pain into motivation for the upcoming German Cup final on Saturday.
While disappointed by the outcome of the Europa League final, midfielder Granit Xhaka is determined to redeem Leverkusen’s performance in the German Cup final. Xhaka emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming match and making up for the defeat with a strong showing. Despite their setback, Leverkusen remains resilient and committed to bouncing back in their pursuit of domestic success.
Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso echoed Tah’s sentiments, recognizing that they needed to use this loss as a driving force for success in their next match. He urged his team to put aside any lingering frustration and focus on what they could control – their preparation for the German Cup final against Kaiserslautern. With nothing left but one last chance at glory this season, Leverkusen will need all of their resilience and determination if they want to come out on top in this crucial match.
